Michael DeBonis

Michael DeBonis has worked in the technology industry since 1997. Michael began their career as a Senior Software Engineer at Alcatel-Lucent, before moving to Hologic, Inc. (formerly Direct Radiography Corporation) as a Technical Architect. In 2000, they joined Trilogy (Automotive Business Unit) as a Senior Consultant and Senior Program Manager. Michael then moved to Versata (Subsidiary of Trilogy) as Program Director in 2004. In 2006, they became Head of OEM Programs at eBay (Motors) and then joined Square Root, Inc. as VP of Product Strategy and Advisor in 2009. In 2015, they Co-Founded and served as CTO of Lendwell, which was acquired by CBANC Network in 2019. Michael then joined CBANC as Senior VP, Engineering. In 2017, they Co-Founded Brightscout. Finally, in 2014, they founded and served as CEO of Devised, which was acquired by Drift, Inc. in 2021.

Michael DeBonis obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Delaware between 1987 and 1991, with a focus on Design and Business Administration. Michael then went on to earn a Master of Science in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University between 1992 and 1994.